Passengers riding must show the bus operator their Topeka Metro-issued reduced ID card when boarding in order to receive the discount. If you do not have your reduced fare ID, you must pay regular fare or deboard the bus. Initial IDs are free of charge for 3 years and replacement IDS are $2 if lost, damaged or stolen.

If you are interested in applying for a reduced fare (Medicare recipient, Age 65 or older, person/s with a disability or income qualified), an application must be filled out and approved by a social service agency. For more information, go to topekametro.org/fares or call Customer Service at 785-783-7000.

Topeka Metro introduced a new real-time GPS bus tracker, My Transit Ride, in October 2024, allowing passengers to track buses and routes on both desktop and mobile devices. The tracker, accessible via a web link at the top of Topeka Metro's homepage (https://topekametro.mytransitride.com), provides real-time bus locations, predicted arrival times, and notifications for detours, service changes, and weather-related issues.
 
A new feature enables passengers to text or call a dedicated number for estimated arrival times at any bus stop. Each stop has an ID posted on its sign, which passengers can text to 785-333-1133 for immediate arrival updates. This new system improves passenger experience and reduces customer service calls at Quincy Street Station.
 
General Manager Robert Nugent explained, “Using the call or text number at the stop is a faster way for passengers to access needed information, giving them more autonomy and instant results.”

Topeka Metro will operate Limited Holiday Service on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.

Lift service standing orders do not apply and are cancelled on ths day. Lift riders must call in advance to reserve a ride, if needed. Fixed route buses will run hourly, with the exception of the #3 East 6th Route, which will run every 30 minutes.

NOTE: Buses will depart from Quincy Street Station (QSS) & return to QSS. Regular schedules will resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.      

CLICK HERE FOR THE LIMITED HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 20, 2025

Topeka Metro will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 (Christmas Day) and Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (New Year's Eve Day). We will be operating regular schedules on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve for the fixed routes, paratransit and MOD (Metro On-Demand). 

Please see our Holiday calendars for reference:

• 2024 Metro Calendar
• 2025 Metro Calendar

Thank you for riding with us this past year. Topeka Metro wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

Topeka Metro will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2024.

Topeka Metro will operate Limited Holiday Service on Friday, November 29, 2042. Lift service standing orders do not apply and are cancelled on this day.  Lift riders must call in advance to reserve a ride, if needed.

The Fixed route is hourly service with usual weekday timepoints. The #6 SW 6th runs every 30 minutes. 

To view the full schedule for November 29th with the First Bus Departing Time and the Last Bus Departing Time, CLICK THIS LINK.

Topeka Metro is offering free rides on all fixed routes only on Monday, November 11, 2024, in honor of Veterans Day. A valid military ID must be presented to the bus operator when boarding.

The following means of proper identification must be shown in order to ride free:

     1. Common Access Card (CAC)
     2. Kansas Driver's License with "VETERAN" stamp
     3. Uniformed Services ID Card
     4. DD214
     5. Veterans Identification Card (VIC)

Topeka Metro regularly honors the veterans in our community by providing free transportation on Veterans Day. We thank all veterans for their service to our country.